Computing

Be responsible, competent, confident and creative users of information and communication technology
Have a ‘can do’ attitude when engaging with technology
Understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation
Analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience using a range of different resources and applications
Apply their learning in a range of contexts
Know how to keep themselves safe whilst using technology and on the internet and be able to minimise risk to themselves and others
Know and follow the SMART E-Safety rules to understand how to stay safe online

Providing children with opportunities to gain knowledge and develop skills that will equip them for an ever-changing digital world
Introducing key vocabulary at the start of new learning
Creating cross-curricular links (eg: using floor robots to learn directional/positional language in maths)
Encouraging collaboration, specifically using pair programming and peer instruction, and also structured group tasks.
Using physical computing and facilitating activities that offer tactile and sensory experiences to enhance learning.
Using computing resources such as Chromebooks, iPads and microbits to allow children to have a hands on experience with digital learning
Using project-based learning activities to provide pupils with the opportunity to apply and consolidate their knowledge and understanding
Supporting children to stay safe online with rigorous e-safety teaching in both computing and PSHE lessons

Click on the link below for an overview of the computing topics taught across each year group, throughout the year.

For a detailed description of the skills addressed in each Key Stage, click here to download the National Curriculum for Computing.